Bible Dictionary
John, Second Epistle of
The Second Epistle of John is a brief letter addressed to the elect lady and her children. It commends faithfulness and love while warning believers not to receive teachers who deny the truth concerning Christ.
Biblical Usage
The letter commends the recipient’s piety and urges caution concerning teachers who do not maintain the truth about Christ. It also refers to the greetings of the children of the recipient’s elect sister.